🇫🇮 Finnish Cuisine

Silakat

Fried Baltic Herring

Prep Time 20 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Calories 313 kcal

Pairs of small Baltic herring fillets sandwiched with dill, coated in rye breadcrumbs, and pan-fried golden in butter.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Open herring fillets flat, skin side down. Season with salt, pepper, and chopped dill.
  2. 2 Place a second fillet on top, skin side up, making a sandwich.
  3. 3 Dip each herring sandwich in beaten egg, then coat in rye breadcrumbs.
  4. 4 Fry in butter over medium heat for 3-4 min per side until golden and crispy.
  5. 5 Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with boiled new potatoes and dill sauce.

Did You Know?

The Helsinki Baltic Herring Market, held every October since 1743, is the oldest traditional event in Helsinki.